Medieval to post-medieval moat at Cowicks (EHER 4436)
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Summary
Remains of a medieval to post-medieval homestead moat.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 5014 1515 (68m by 60m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SHEERING, EPPING FOREST, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
Moat east of Cowicks. <1>
March 1950. Field survey.
Homestead moat east of Cowicks, correct as shown on Field Sheet, and on 6" Rec Sheet. The west arm of the moat has been obliterated. Condition of moat, good. <2> <3>
June 1973. Field survey.
'Cowicks' is of uncertain age but is modernised. To the east of the house are the remains of a homestead moat, mostly waterfilled with arms varying between about 3.0m and 7.0m in width. Part of the north arm as shown on 25" has been filled in, and the probable east arm survives only as a dry ditch about 3.0m wide, and 0.7m deep. There is no trace of a structure within the tree and scrub-covered 'enclosed' area. Published survey (25") revised. <4> <5>
See also: <6>
Sources
- <1> SEX4 DESC TEXT: Unknown. 1960 onwards. SMR form unknown.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL51NW15, 1950.
- <3> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F1 JET 20-MAR-50.
- <4> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL51NW15, 1973.
- <5> SEX75700 PERSONAL OBSERVATION: Ordnance Survey. Field Investigator's Comments. F2 JRL 21-JUN-73.
- <6> SEX15648 LIST: Unknown. 1973. TL51-085.
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL51-085
- NRHE identifier: 373021
- National Monuments Record: TL 51 NW 15